1194 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3029450015 (Borough 3, Block 2945, Lot 15) · BIN 3070526 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1194 Metropolitan Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3029450015) is a warehouse (building class E9: warehouse (subtype E9)), built around 1952, on a 5,275 sq ft lot zoned M3-1. City tax records list the owner as FORTY NINE ELEVEN REALTY CORPORATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $810,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one active ECB violation. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- FORTY NINE ELEVEN REALTY CORPORATION
- Building class
- E9 · Warehouse
- Year built · units
- 1952 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 5,275 sq ft · M3-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $810,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3029450015
- BIN
- 3070526
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1194 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3029450015)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1194-metropolitan-avenue-3029450015. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- FORTY NINE ELEVEN REALTY CORPORATIONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- E9 – Warehouse (subtype E9)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Industrial & manufacturingCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1952Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 5,275 sq ft (47.25 ft × 128.42 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,275 sq ft (incl. 5,275 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.00 built / 0.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3029450015 (Borough 3, Block 2945, Lot 15) · BIN 3070526BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $810,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $364,500The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $327,720Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $810,000 | $364,500 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $757,000 | $340,650 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $779,000 | $350,550 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 7
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nable, Irwin; Nable, Jeffrey; Nable, Bruce | Forty Nine Eleven Realty Corporation | FT_3820006549982 |
| 1995-12-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nable, Irwin | Nable, Bruce; Nable, Jeffrey | FT_3440005023944 |
| 1994-03-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nable, Marilyn S. | Nable, Irwin | FT_3250004355325 |
| 1978-12-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Helenek John F; Industrial Wire Products Co; Helenek Emil S (As Trustees Of) | Nable Marilyn S | BK_7830103801089 |
| 1978-12-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Helenek John F; Helenek Emil S | Helenek Emil S (As Trustees Of); Helenek John F; Industrial Wire Products Inc | BK_7830103801087 |
| 1978-10-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Helenek John F; Helenek Emil S | Trustees Of Industrial Wire Products Co Inc Profit | BK_7830102500009 |
| 1968-01-11 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Burns Bros Preferred Inc | Helenek John F; Helenek Emil S (As Trustees Of); The Industrial Wire Products Co Inc | BK_6830062500130 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 2 open of 5
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1998-08-28 | 300738174 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1998-06-08 | $7,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1998-07-13 | 300416716 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1995-02-02 | $7,000 |
| Not open Objections · 2026-07-08 | B01183492-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration CO | 2025-07-09 | $442,080 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2020-11-09 | 340769136 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2020-09-24 | $600,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2012-04-05 | 320216459 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2010-09-17 | $107,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 2
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-28 | 1998-11-17 | 300738174 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-07-13 | 1998-11-17 | 300416716 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 1
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE | 2001-03-03 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: CREATING A VERTICAL EXTENSION ON EXISTING ONE STORY BRICK STRUCTURE APPROX 12FT BY FULL WIDTH OF BLDG ERECTED A BRICK STRUCTURE INSIDE OF 1ST FLOOR APPROX 10'X 9'X 40' FOR OFFICE USE. STOP ALL WORK. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT. CALL DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AT 802-3685 PRIOR TO RETURN TO WORK | VW030301C01HD01 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 3
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 1996-08-12 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPT. RECORDS FROM LEGAL USE AS FACTORY AS PER JOB #300416716 TO: ILLEGAL USE AS USE GROUP 16 TRUCK REPAIR & STORAGE OF FUEL OIL TRUCKS REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILL | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 34139349K |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 2001-03-03 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:CREATING A VERTICAL EXTENSION ON EXISTING ONE STORY BRICK STRUCTURE APPROX 12FT HIGH BY FULL WIDTH OF BLDG.ERECTED A BRICK STRUCTURE INSIDE OF 1FL APPROX 10 FT WIDE,9FT HIGH AND | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34281024J |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 1993-05-05 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY BUILDING DEPT. RECORDS PRESENT OCCUPANCY OFFICE AND STORAGE OF FUEL OIL TRUCKS 5 BAYS. NO COFO FROM BUILDING DEPT. ON FILE FOR THIS USE. REMEDY;DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34091010L |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 41
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-06-29 | Sanitation Dept | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | S K PAPER PLASTIC | $100 / $100 / — | 043955307Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-01-27 | INTERFERING WITH D.S. EMPLOYEE | KAN | $100 / $100 / — | 040565457R | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-01-06 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | S K PAPER PLASTIC | $100 / $100 / — | 041995833H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-10-21 | Sanitation Piu | SPILLAGE FROM TRUCK OR RECEPTACLE | D M LEASING INC | $100 / $100 / — | 0170507289 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-11-19 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 3RD OFFENSE | COUNTRY WIDE STONE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 041571874P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-11-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | MAINTAINING RECEPTACLES - SECOND OFFENSE | COUNTRY WIDE STONE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 041513190Z |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-11-02 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | COUNTRY WIDE STONE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 042043656Y |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-10-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | COUNTRY WIDE STONE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 041824125K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-10-14 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | COUNTRY WIDE STONE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 041751799M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-09-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 3RD OFFENSE | COUNTRY WIDE STONE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 041844485M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-05-27 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | FORTY NINE ELEVEN RE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0171526511 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-05-22 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | NORTHEASTERN TILE GRANITE | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0171525009 |
Showing 12 of 41 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-06-20 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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